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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:26 pm Post subject: My Personal Quest

I have started on the South Beach Diet last Tuesday. I started out at 278lbs. On Friday I had lost 10 lbs. I just weighed in a few minutes ago at 264 and ofcourse today is Sunday October 3rd. To keep me motivated and strong in my quest to become a normal size again I am going to post my weight on here everyday.(As long as the darn phone company doesn't disconnect me again...lol)

Here is my list so far on a daily basis:

9/28 278 lbs
9/29 274 lbs
9/30 272 lbs

10/1 270 lbs
10/2 264 lbs
10/3 264 lbs(I was depressed when I hadn't lost more since yesterday, but my wife told me that this was perfectly normal)

CD(The future skinny dude) Very Happy

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nmshooter · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:30 pm Post subject:

WTG CD, hope you reach your goal.
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Garthug · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:35 pm Post subject:

Good luck buddy, and keep us posted! If its public, it'll help keep you accountable. Dont worry about not losing every day. With me at least, I have a layer that I can lose (and gain back) easily, then another layer that I need to work a little harder at.

Old Married Dude · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:47 pm Post subject:

Keep up the good work. I know I am heading in the wrong direction .. need to find a job soon.

Keep up the updates and keep away from those donuts .... Laughing

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From what I read, it looks like the 1st 2 weeks of the diet are the hardest, eliminating fruit, bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, sugar, alcohol, and baked goods. Keep at it man. Looks like a great diet, and hope you feel more proud of yourself when you're through.
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Garthug · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject:

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 8:01 pm Post subject:

StangMan · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 8:03 pm Post subject:

Good Luck! I thought you were setting out in search of the Holy Grail Laughing

Diets - bah - I'm storing up for the winter.
Looks like you're already doing a good job.
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solipsta · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 8:04 pm Post subject:

Good luck with your quest. I would advise you to be careful, as you seem to be losing a lot of weight really fast. 14 lbs in 5 days is an unhealthy pace. Are you sure you're eating enough? Are you exercising? Just 20 minutes more exercise a day will really help. And definitely don't worry about not losing everyday. Expect to gain on some days. If you're realistic, you have a better chance of attaining your goal.

I'm trying to lose some weight as well. I've put on WAY too many pounds the last few months and need to get them off, baby. I blame the Starbucks peanut butter oat bars.

What's your goal weight? And height....not goal height, but actual height...if you think you're gonna lose height, you're CRAZY! Surprised

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 3:40 am Post subject: Update

Update: A discouraging day yesterday but it's tough to break my spirit. I weigh in at lunch time(fully dressed) and yesterday I was wearing jeans instead of shorts. Atleast that gave me a little comfort. I must have picked the last couple of days to retain a lot of water or something. Anyway here it is:

10/4 270 lbs
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cadetduke · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:24 am Post subject:

I tried the no eating thing at one time (well every other day eating), I ended up losing 40lbs in 1.5 months but I gained it all back when I went back to daily eating despite watching what I ate. Little did I know that my body was holding onto all of that fat/calories from the day that I decided to eat. I gained it back despite working out daily.

At that time I was also fluctuating from 264 to 255 then somehow I would be back up to 260 the next day without doing anything different. I eventually got down to a consistent 245 and didn't go over 250 for a week so I figured I would go back to a normal eating habit while still working out daily...I gained 30lbs back from eating 3 (actually) healthy meals a day.

I gained all of my weight from Creatine 4 years ago. I was at a solid (and I mean solid) 220 when I played rugby. I screwed up my back being in the bottom of a horribly executed scrum and heard my back crack...well the doctors at the university are stupid and messed it up even worse. To make a long story short I coudln't work out or do anything for 2 weeks and gained 20 lbs in those 2 weeks because of that damn Creatine.

All down hill from there Wink

Anyway I don't know anything about South Beach so maybe you can enlighten me a bit about that...whether a PM or here Smile

Working in the Corporate World screwed me up by sitting all day...the Restaurant World (cooking) is what kept me in order.

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Flingz · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:10 am Post subject:

Ladyhwk · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:14 am Post subject:

WOHOOOO Cheerful! I wish you the very best! Smile

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solipsta · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:17 am Post subject:

Cheerfuldude · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:30 am Post subject: Update

10/5 270 lbs.

Little discouraged but I AM wearing jeans again today.(Any excuse is better than none...lol) It's beginning to get cold here in Missouri now. I'm tempted to move my 'weigh in' to the evening hours right after I undress and before I don my pajamas...lol. Atleast that way I won't have any excuses. Well, then on the other hand....there is that water gain...roflol

Seriously, I'm going to start weighing in at night so I have a constant and know exactly what I weigh. I'll weigh again this evening and post it if I have time to get on the net.

CD
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matthew216 · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:36 am Post subject:

GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD GO CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing

Chippy · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 12:30 pm Post subject:

How about some before and after photos CD? Wink

Just a couple things: I agree with Sol (no surprise there) about setting some minor goals first. Maybe a first goal of just getting below 250 (a fairly round number). After that, maybe just gun for 225. Taking it step by step should be at least a lot less mentally stressing. Also remember there WILL be days where you not only don't lose anything, but actually go up. That happens, and is in fact more healthy for you then just losing a ton all at once.

Actually, the best thing to do might be to make a weight goal for every week (something small and easily obtainable, of course). You probably wont reach that goal every week, but again, it should be less stressing on you.

Sol, the comment about Flingz=priceless. LMAO.

As for me, I'm only 16, so I'm still growing (not much more height really, but I haven't completely filled out yet). I can eat almost anything I want and not gain weight (only way I've been able to gain weight is by adding muscle, actually). But like Sol also mentioned, still gotta watch out for what you eat. I've heard some horror stories of young, seemingly fit people getting heart attacks. Scares the living crap out of me.
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solipsta · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 12:58 pm Post subject:

Ooooh, and if you set smaller goals, you can reward yourself with one of these:

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icecool · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:54 pm Post subject:

I couldnt go on a diet if I wanted, I would burst and start pggin out lol
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Chippy · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject:

CountryBumpkin · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 2:41 pm Post subject:

Keep at it CD...I've been on the Atkins way of life for about the last 4 years. I lost 50lbs from 245 back down to 195...I've gained about 10lbs during my wife's pregnancy...but it's coming back off again now that I've gotten back on track. It's a tough road to hoe...so if you need any advice...just give me a shout. If you can be disciplined enough to train your teams every day for this long...you can stay on the diet. Think of it as wasted TP if you cheat...lol.

Good Luck,

Jimbo
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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:26 pm Post subject:

I decided to weigh in every evening. I know that I will be at my heaviest at that time of day. I did that on purpose... if I weigh everynight at the same time, after the meals for the day are over, then I don't get my hopes up by doing it earlier in the day. Speaking of which here is my weight from this evening.

10/5 262 lbs. WOO HOO

Those darn blue jeans weighed a lot more that I thought! I weighed in shortly after my evening meal too...hehe

I will try to get a picture if I can...before I lose much more...and post it. Thank you all so much for supporting me in this venture. I'll get the job done yet.

CD Very Happy

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bw2082 · Veteran Joined: 02 Dec 2002 Forum ID: 421

well good luck. I'm not one for all these diets. The only way to lose weight is to cut your calorie consumption and excercise.

lithodora · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject:

GOOD JOB MAN!!!!

I'm personally on the "Dr. Angus Diet!"

If I lost as much weight as you have, I'd probably be in the hospital... Rolling Eyes

Keep up the good work man!

And just for you:

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solipsta · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:07 pm Post subject:

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 6:28 pm Post subject:

Todays weigh in:

10/6 264 lbs

Gained a couple since last night but I've still got a positive additude. Today is the tenth day in my quest and for the first time since it started I feel the determination to see it through. Very Happy

CD
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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:03 pm Post subject:

10/7 265 lbs

I seem to be going in the wrong direction at the moment but I'm still not letting myself be discouraged. Cool

CD

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Garthug · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:59 pm Post subject:

Have you looked in a mirror much lately? Some people find it discouraging, but sometimes you see a noticable difference right away. Remember, if you suddenly dont eat very much, your metabolism slows a bit to store food longer. You should start losing weight again very soon.

Cheerfuldude · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:38 pm Post subject:

Slip'N'Sliders · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject:

Keep the faith CD!
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solipsta · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:31 pm Post subject:

Cheerfuldude · Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 2:10 pm Post subject:

I forgot to post my weigh in last night.

10/9 264 lbs
10/10 266 lbs.

Seem to be stuck in this area right now but I'm assured that this is just normal. I'm really amazed that I didn't gain a bunch after my momentary set back. Surprised

CD

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 8:45 pm Post subject:

10/11 268 lbs.

Still going in the wrong direction right now but I know I'm going to drop in the other direction soon!

CD Very Happy

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Gamer · Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:05 pm Post subject:

Yay, CD. Keep going at it, man.

I'm on the Atkins' Plan (notice I don't call it a diet, because it really isn't...). I've been on it since around January. I, at that time, was very obese, and around the weight range of 235-240 at the age of 15. I was a very healthy kid, though, despite that. Anywho, I felt that I needed a lifestyle change to get into shape - like I was when I was wayyyyy younger (3 or 4). And I met this kid my age that had lost 60 lbs on Atkins', so I was like, wow, I'll try this. I did, and low and behold....
I am now very slender at the weight of 175. And I feel better than ever.

I occassionally fall off the plan, but, it happens to the best of us.

Keep going at it, Smile

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:58 pm Post subject:

I forgot to weigh in last night but here is tonight's weigh in:

10/13 264 lbs.

hehe...finally managed to go the in the other direction a few pounds.

WAY to GO Gamer. That's AWESOME!
Again, I sure appreciate all the posts of support. I can use all of that I can get!

CD Very Happy

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penguindad · Expert Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Forum ID: 1965

I am glad to here this. I wish you the best of luck with your Diet. I know I could loose a 20 Lbs, but I am love cake and fudge to much Very Happy

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:04 am Post subject:

10/14 264lbs
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StangMan · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 6:28 am Post subject:

Good job CD, keep it going!

Your weight loss and my teams playing ability seem to be hand and hand. They were up,up,up now going down, down, down ... Laughing

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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:51 pm Post subject:

10/17 260lbs WOO HOO

I didn't weigh for a couple days there...partially because I had too many irons in the fire and partially because I was a bit discouraged. I feel better now...hehe That's my lowest weight yet and makes 18 lbs. total loss.

CD
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David7May112 · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:59 pm Post subject:

CD man.. keep it up.. 18 pounds and doing it healthy.. congrats man!
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Cheerfuldude · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:46 pm Post subject:

Today(and yesterday's) weigh in:

10/18 261 lbs.

10/19 260 lbs.

Still feeling positive about the whole thing. Got excited in the beginning when I was dropping several pounds a day but as several of you have pointed out. It isn't healthy to drop off too fast. So, even if I only lose a few a week....I'll still be happy.

CD Very Happy

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